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HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Users Guide Part number F1255-90002 Printed in Singapore Edition 1 - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 2
ii Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Copyright notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided "as is" and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 3
first time 11 Managing battery power 16 Caring for the HP Jornada 20 Chapter 3 | Learning the basics 21 Turning the HP Jornada 420 on and off 21 Locking Connecting by infrared 47 Connecting to another PC 48 Browsing the HP Jornada desktop 49 Synchronizing data 50 Using channels - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 4
iv Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Sending and receiving messages HP Jornada 86 Chapter 8 | Troubleshooting 95 Troubleshooting basic problems 95 Troubleshooting remote connections 97 Troubleshooting viewing problems 98 Resetting 99 Chapter 9 | Warranty, support, and service - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 5
Chapter 1 | Welcome | 1 1 | Welcome The Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (P/PC) is a mobile computer running the Microsoft® Windows® CE operating system. It allows you to store your business and personal information, manage your appointments and contacts, and check e-mail while on the road. - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 6
2 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC · Desktop Software for Microsoft Windows CE compact disk- Contains Microsoft Windows CE Services, plus software and system updates for both the HP Jornada and desktop PC · HP Jornada compact disk-Programs that can be loaded onto the HP Jornada · - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 7
back up and restore data, and how to customize the HP Jornada. · Chapter 8, Troubleshooting-Contains tips and procedures to follow when things do not work quite as you expected, and explains how to reset the HP Jornada. · Chapter 9, Warranty, support, and service-Explains the warranty and how to get - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 8
4 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC · Voice Recorder-Records reminders or vital information when there is no time to type. The dedicated Record button allows you to record messages with one hand. · Channels-Downloads Web information to the HP Jornada so that it can be viewed offline. · - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 9
help you use the HP Jornada. Although this book introduces the programs on your P/PC, it does not describe them completely. For more information, see the comprehensive online Help for each program. Information Source Programs This User's Guide. -or- Online Help on your P/PC. Tap Start and then - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 10
6 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Information on this release of Windows CE The Release Notes on your desktop computer. Click Start, point to Programs, Microsoft Windows CE Services, and then click Release Notes. The complete text of this User's Guide is also available on the Hewlett- - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 11
Chapter 2 | Setting up | 7 2 | Setting up This chapter includes instructions to help you: · identify hardware features · set up the HP Jornada for the first time · manage battery power · care for the HP Jornada - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 12
8 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Identifying the hardware features The views below introduce you to the connectors, ports, and other features of the HP Jornada. Front view of the HP Jornada 1. AC Charging LED-When connected to AC power, this LED glows with one of two colors: · Amber- - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 13
the P/PC when it is off, and, if held, brings up HP settings. 9. Earphone jack-Accepts a plug for standard earphones. 10. Battery door release-When pressed with the stylus, releases the battery door. 11. Battery door-Slides down when the battery door release is pressed. Open only when replacing the - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 14
10 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Back view of the HP Jornada 15. CompactFlash Type I and II Card slot-Enables you to add memory or use accessories on CompactFlash Cards. (For a list of recommended accessory cards, go to the Hewlett-Packard Web site at www.hp.com/jornada.) 16. Stylus-Use - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 15
the first time As part of the setup process, you: · install the battery · connect the AC adapter · start the HP Jornada · complete the Windows CE Welcome Wizard Follow the steps described below in the order they are presented. Installing the battery The battery powers the HP Jornada when it is not - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 16
Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC This view of the left side of the HP Jornada shows how to insert the battery. To install the battery 1. Release the battery door by pushing the stylus into the small hole above the door. Then, slide the door down and off. 2. Slide the battery into the battery - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 17
as soon as you see a backup battery low warning. Do NOT replace your main battery when the backup battery is low. Using the cradle The views below show the features of the cradle and how the P/PC docks with it. 1. Release buttons-To release the HP Jornada from the cradle, press the buttons on both - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 18
14 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Back view of the cradle. 1. DC jack-Connects the P/PC to AC power, which also charges both the main and backup batteries. 2. Serial port (RS-232C)-Connects the HP Jornada to your desktop PC to transfer files or to synchronize data. (For more information, - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 19
PC or other peripheral, or when letting the LED indicator flash for extended time periods. For more information, see "Managing battery power" later in this chapter. Running the Welcome Wizard After you install the battery, the HP Jornada turns on automatically. At startup, the Hewlett-Packard - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 20
16 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Managing battery power Because the data and files you save on the HP Jornada are stored in RAM, it is extremely important that you maintain a continuous power supply to the HP Jornada at all times. If the HP Jornada runs out of power, all information you - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 21
tap the Close button (X in the upper right corner) to abandon the changes. Status tab The Status tab displays the status of the main and backup batteries. Status tab - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 22
18 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Power tab The Power tab lets you customize how and when your P/PC suspends operation to help maximize battery life: · Touch screen to power On-Select this option to allow your P/PC to awake from suspend mode when you tap the screen or hard icon panel. · - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 23
while running on AC power. Select the amount of idle time from the dropdown list. Dimming tab Conserving battery power The following tips can conserve battery power, ensuring the longest use of your P/PC between charges: · Shorten auto-suspend time. To set auto-suspend time: from the Start menu, tap - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 24
20 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC · Set the HP Jornada is designed to operate at temperatures between 0 to 40 ºC (32 to 104 ºF). It is designed to maintain data at temperatures between 0 to 55 ºC (32 to 131 ºF). Subjecting the P/PC to temperatures outside those ranges may damage the P/PC - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 25
clock · using shortcuts to help you work faster Turning the HP Jornada 420 on and off The HP Jornada does not need to be started up or shut down; of the P/PC. When you are finished, turn off the HP Jornada by pressing the On/Off button. Turning off the HP Jornada simply suspends operation. When you - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 26
22 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Locking the hardware buttons Pressing the Record button or the Start button powers on the P/PC. To avoid powering on the P/PC accidentally (which would drain the battery), you can lock the hardware buttons that are on the left side of the P/PC. To lock the - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 27
Chapter 3 | Learning the basics | 23 5. Tap the name of the program (under Button assignment) that you want to associate with the hard icon. 6. Tap OK. Using the Active Desktop You can use the Active Desktop™ to display important information, such as today's appointments and tasks. You can also - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 28
24 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Using the Start Menu and taskbar Use the Start menu on the taskbar to switch programs, display settings, find information, and view Help for the current program. - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 29
screen includes both menu names and toolbar buttons. You can decide which you want to display. Typing, writing, and drawing on the HP Jornada With your P/PC, you can quickly type, write, and draw in the way that is most convenient for you. You can type with the soft keyboard, write using - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 30
26 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC on the screen. For more information, see "Creating notes and drawings" on page 77. You can enter information in any program on your P/PC by typing with the soft keyboard or writing using character recognition. First select the input method you want to use - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 31
the basics | 27 · To enter the character in uppercase, starting on a key, swipe up. Using character recognition You can use the character recognition software, CIC® Jot™, to write. Tap the Input Method arrow and select Jot Character Recognizer. When you write a letter in the box, your handwritten - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 32
Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Drag your stylus across the panel horizontally from right to left to delete a character. Drag from left to right to type a space. As you type or write, your P/PC and rename the files and folders in your system, and you can create shortcuts to frequently used - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 33
, refer to online Help. Finding information The Find feature on your P/PC helps you quickly locate information. Tap Start and then Find. Enter the assign entries to particular categories and then filter the list to show a specific category. In Note Taker, Voice Recorder, and Inbox, you can place - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 34
30 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Adjusting settings You can adjust P/PC settings to suit the way you work. Select Start and then Settings to see the settings available on your P/PC. You might want to adjust the following: · Buttons, to associate program buttons with specific programs and - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 35
Chapter 3 | Learning the basics | 31 Using HP settings Use HP settings to adjust screen brightness and contrast, speaker volume, your password, and password protection. You can also display system information such as memory status and remaining battery power. Setting brightness, contrast, and volume - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 36
32 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC HP settings allows you to adjust brightness, contrast, and volume by using the Action button. Hold the Start button to open HP settings, and use the Action button to cycle the profiles and to select the preferred one. Settings tab The HP Jornada has four - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 37
window and abandons all changes. You can switch to the Volume & Sounds control panel by tapping the Speaker button. Viewing battery status The Settings tab displays the remaining battery capacity on a status bar at the bottom of the window. You can also view power status on the Power control panel - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 38
34 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Viewing memory status The Memory tab displays total and available (free) Storage and Program memory. Memory tab To adjust how memory is allocated between storage and programs 1. Switch to the System control panel by tapping the Windows button next to the - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 39
this window and abandon all changes. Setting a password and delay timer You can protect the HP Jornada by setting a password. You can also choose to be prompted to enter the password each time you turn on the P/PC. Password tab To set your password and an optional password delay timer 1. Tap the - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 40
36 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC 3. Tap Set Password. 4. Enter a password by tapping characters Learning the shortcuts The following tips and shortcuts help you work faster. · Turn on the HP Jornada by pressing the On/Off button, by pressing the Start button, by pressing the Record button - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 41
Options. · If you have lost the HP Jornada or replaced it with another HP Jornada, you can set up the new P/PC with the same data and settings as the old one, if you previously performed a full backup using Windows CE Services or HP backup. If you used Windows CE Services to back up your data, then - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 42
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the HP Jornada and your desktop PC · use Windows CE Services to browse the contents of the HP Jornada · synchronize data, e-mail messages, and channels · transfer files between the HP Jornada and desktop PC Connecting for the first time You can connect to a desktop PC using the HP Jornada serial - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 44
40 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC currently supported), Microsoft Schedule+, or Microsoft Exchange on your desktop computer. · Synchronize Voice Recorder and Note Taker documents between your P/PC and desktop computer. Your files are automatically converted to the correct format. With - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 45
upgrade- Allows you to establish a remote connection to your desktop PC by modem. · Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.01-The most recent version of the Internet browser for Windows 95 or Windows NT. · Windows NT Service Pack 3-System updates for Windows NT. Many Windows CE programs are available - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 46
42 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC To install Windows CE Services 1. If you want to upgrade to Microsoft Outlook 98, install it first. 2. Insert the Desktop Software for Microsoft Windows CE compact disk into the CD-ROM drive on your desktop PC. 3. The Windows CE Services Setup Wizard - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 47
the serial port on the cradle. Establishing a partnership After you set up Windows CE Services on your desktop PC and connect your HP Jornada with the serial cable to the desktop PC, you are prompted to establish a partnership between your desktop PC and the HP Jornada. The partnership enables your - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 48
44 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Following the New Partnership Wizard The New Partnership Wizard helps you create a partnership and gives you options for synchronizing data, e-mail messages, and files between the HP Jornada and desktop PC. When the New Mobile Device Detected dialog box - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 49
Chapter 4 | Connecting to a desktop PC | 45 Troubleshooting partnerships If you are unable to establish a connection between the HP Jornada and your desktop PC, try the following: · Confirm that both the desktop PC and the HP Jornada are communicating at the same baud rate. To check the baud rate on - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 50
46 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC CE Services Properties dialog box (this is the port you selected when setting up Windows CE Services). If these steps fail to correct the problem, use the Windows CE Services Communications Troubleshooter. The Communications Troubleshooter provides - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 51
that device for use with your desktop PC, refer to the instructions that came with your infrared port. The Desktop Software for Microsoft Windows CE compact disk also includes infrared device drivers for Windows 95. To configure Windows CE Services for infrared connection 1. Insert the Desktop - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 52
48 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC 3. When the setup program prompts you to specify a communications port, select a virtual port (typically COM3). 4. When setup is complete, restart your desktop PC, and then open the Mobile Devices window. 5. In the Mobile Devices window, click - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 53
on the HP Jornada with the data in the backup file on your PC. If you have lost the HP Jornada or replaced it with another HP Jornada, you can set up the new P/PC with the same data and settings as the old one, if you previously performed a full backup using Windows CE Services or HP backup. If you - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 54
Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC For more information about transferring files, see "Transferring files" on page 54. You cannot open files or start programs stored on the P/PC Windows CE Services with ActiveSync enables you to synchronize data between the HP Jornada and desktop PC, so the - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 55
PC | 51 · Channels-Download Internet, intranet, or other Webformatted content to the P/PC. For information on channels, see "Using channels" on page 52. All files you create on your P/PC copied to the P/PC, they must be converted manually to Note Taker (. Services installation, is needed to play P/PC - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 56
52 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC 4. To set specific options (for example, to indicate how many weeks of Calendar data to synchronize, or to synchronize only active tasks), select the appropriate service, and then click Options. Speed up the synchronization process by synchronizing - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 57
areas you want to download to your P/PC. In Channels, tap PC, and new content replaces older content. To remove a channel and all of its content, tap File, then Channels, and clear the channel that you want to remove. Synchronizing channel information Channel information can be synchronized as part - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 58
54 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC To view channel content, tap an icon on the Channel bar, or tap the Explore Channel button to quickly navigate to a channel or to a specific page within a channel. Displaying mobile desktop components The P/PC also includes an Active Desktop feature that - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 59
Corporate Network Synchronizing messages E-mail messages can be synchronized as part of the general synchronization process described in "Synchronizing data" such as scheduling meetings and selective downloading of file attachments, are also available on your P/PC. By default, e-mail synchronization - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 60
56 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC After you have enabled message synchronization, you can set message synchronization options by closing the dialog box and then reopening it. Select Message and then - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 61
57 Sending and receiving messages using a dialup connection If you want e-mail service, you need: · a modem · a PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) or SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol) account to an Internet service provider (ISP) · a dial-up connection set up on the HP Jornada · access to a phone line - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 62
58 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC The following figure depicts how the connection is made. Connecting to the Internet Installing and configuring a modem The HP Jornada 420 supports CompactFlash Card modems. Follow the manufacturer's instructions included with the CompactFlash Card modem to - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 63
an ISP, you can set up a connection on the HP Jornada and send and receive e-mail whenever you want. To P/PC. Make sure that the modem is connected to your P/PC properly, based on the installation instructions that supported by your modem, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Most - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 64
60 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC To connect to your ISP 1. Plug your modem's phone cord up an Ethernet connection The HP Jornada can also connect to networks via Ethernet cards (CompactFlash Type II cards). Check the manufacturer's installation instructions for information on how to set - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 65
5 | Sending and receiving e-mail | 61 Using Inbox In Inbox on your P/PC, tap Compose, Options, the Services tab, and then the Add button. A setup wizard walks you through the steps. To download your messages from the server 1. Tap Service, and select the connection you want to use. 2. Tap Connect to - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 66
62 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Receiving messages When you receive a message, double-tap it to open it. When you connect to your Internet mail service, by default Inbox downloads only the first 100 lines of each new message to the Inbox folder. No mail attachments are downloaded. When - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 67
Microsoft rich text support for any accounts that are accessed by mobile device users. To process meeting requests, you need to download the complete message, either by marking specific messages for downloading or by choosing to download all messages completely during the service setup. In addition - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 68
64 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Sending messages To compose a new message, tap the New Message button on the toolbar. You can enter to your mail server the next time you connect remotely. In Inbox, make sure the appropriate service is selected on the Service menu. Then tap Connect. - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 69
and Internet account on your desktop PC (partner) to go to the CompuServe Web site at www.csi.com/communications. · Follow the instructions that are provided at that site for creating a POP3 mailbox. Be sure to choose a mailbox password that the HP Jornada can support (that is, clear text). · Create - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 70
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| Staying Organized The Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 comes with programs designed to help you stay organized. You can manage your contacts, tasks, and calendar while you are away from your office. When you return, you can synchronize the HP Jornada with your desktop or notebook PC to ensure that the - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 72
68 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Scheduling meetings and appointments Use Calendar to schedule appointments, meetings, and other events. Check your appointments in one of several views (Day, Week, Month, Year, - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 73
you need to schedule a meeting with people who use Outlook, Pocket Outlook, or Schedule+, you can use Calendar to schedule the and receive messages using synchronization, select Windows CE Inbox Services. If you connect to an ISP or network, select the service you set up in Inbox. 2. Tap File and - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 74
70 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Inbox automatically creates a meeting request and sends it to the attendees the next time you connect to your mail server or synchronize with your desktop computer. Your P/PC reminds you about your appointments and meetings by sounding an alarm, flashing - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 75
Chapter 6 | Staying Organized | 71 Keeping a to-do list Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Overdue tasks are displayed in red. Enter the details for a task on the task card. You can assign a task to a category, and if you associate a date with a task, you can set a reminder for it. - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 76
72 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC All active tasks (tasks that have a start date before most convenient for you: using the hardware buttons on your P/PC or using the buttons on your screen. You can use the buttons on your P/PC to record and play recordings one-handed. Making a recording - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 77
Action button in the up position. Press the Action button up or down and then quickly release. Using the screen buttons Instead of using the P/PC buttons, you can tap the buttons on your screen to record and play your recordings. A progress bar and a status bar provide visual indications of the - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 78
74 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC To skip part of a recording, move the slider to any place in the recording before you play it. Adjusting memory If your P/PC runs out of memory while recording, you hear several beeps and see an out-of-memory message on your screen. You can adjust the - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 79
25 times smaller than the original size. This enables you to store editing, and archiving. You need desktop software that can play .wav files, and you Services" on page 39) or go to the following Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsce/info/. If you want to email your recording from your P/PC - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 80
76 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC name and an incremental number (My Novel1, My Novel2, and so on). - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 81
Chapter 7 | Getting down to business | 77 7 | Getting down to business The Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 can help you stay productive and be efficient, even when you are away from your desktop or notebook PC. You have access to pre-installed programs to help you calculate expenses and conduct searches - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 82
78 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Entering information With Note Taker, you can enter information in the way that is easiest for you. You can use the input panel to type - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 83
create a drawing, on your first stroke, cross three ruled lines. A drawing box appears. Subsequent strokes in or outside the border of the drawing box become part of the drawing. You might want to switch to full-screen display so that you can see as much as possible on the screen. Tap - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 84
80 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Instead of tapping the Select button, you can press and hold the Action button as you drag the stylus. Tap the Edit button to see - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 85
synchronizes with Microsoft Word files, as described in Chapter 6. You have two additional choices for file formats: To import the file into a program that supports rich text, save the note in Rich text format (.rtf). Handwritten words and drawings are lost. To import the file into a program that - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 86
82 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Organizing your notes You can keep track of your the applications currently running, or close applications with a single step. Tasks are closed automatically when memory is running low. To start bTask 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs, and then tap - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 87
of all data stored on the HP Jornada. If you routinely connect to your desktop PC, this is the best method of data backup. The backup file is saved on the hard disk of your desktop PC. When you restore data from a backup file created by Windows CE Services, all data on the HP Jornada is replaced by - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 88
84 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC the data in the backup file, including files you have created, programs you have installed, and any system settings and options you have set. To access the Windows CE Services Backup feature, click Backup/Restore on the Tools menu in the Mobile Devices - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 89
to back up only your Contacts, Tasks, and Calendar databases. 3. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the backup process. To restore from a backup file 1. On the Start menu, tap Settings, and tap HP backup. 2. Tap Restore. 3. Tap either Restore all data or Restore PIM databases - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 90
86 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC The HP Jornada must have the same regional settings when you restore as you had when you completed the backup. Otherwise, you cannot restore the files. To change regional settings, on the Start menu, tap Settings, and then tap Regional Settings. - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 91
with the HP Jornada · software distributors and their web sites, including the HP web site at www.hp.com/jornada/solutions/solution.html You cannot run programs designed for Windows 95 or Windows NT on the HP Jornada. The programs that run on the P/PC must be designed specifically for Windows - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 92
88 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC · VGA (640 x 480) 256-color monitor · Web browser: Netscape Navigator 2.0 or higher, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 or higher. To install a program 1. Download the software program or installer from the Web to your desktop PC. -or- Insert the floppy - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 93
been removed. If you do not have enough storage memory on the HP Jornada, you may want to use the Application Manager to PC) or the Remove Programs control panel (on the HP Jornada) to remove programs. To remove programs with Application Manager 1. Connect the HP Jornada to your desktop PC - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 94
90 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Adding sounds The HP Jornada plays sounds (.wav files). You can copy a new sound file from your desktop PC to the HP Jornada without converting the file. To add sounds 1. Connect the HP Jornada to a desktop PC and start Windows CE Services. 2. Double-click - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 95
Card and adapter (10MB) (F1233A)-Adds storage memory. · Sync Cable (F1258A) · External keyboard (F1275A) · Battery Pack (F1287A) · Pens (F1288A) · Cradle (F1289A) · AC Adapter (F1290A) · External charger (F1293A) Go to the Hewlett-Packard website at www.hp.com/jornada to check for new accessories. - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 96
92 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Inserting and Removing CompactFlash Cards CompactFlash Type I and II Cards give the HP Jornada additional capabilities, such as additional memory, removable storage, cellular modems, and Ethernet cards. Many cards have been tested specifically for - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 97
files on the CF card. 2. Turn off the P/PC, and close the display cover. 3. Remove the CF card slot door by pressing onto the fingernail recess and pulling the door off. 4. Use the end of the stylus to lever the CF card out. 5. Replace the card slot door by positioning the two - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 98
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connections · Troubleshoot problems with the display · Troubleshoot problems connecting by infrared Troubleshooting basic problems If you have a specific problem, review the information below to see if you can find the answer quickly. Or, go to the HP Jornada Web site at www.hp.com/jornada for - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 100
Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC HP Jornada does not auto-suspend when connected to a desktop PC or when using the modem. The HP Jornada is designed to stay on while connected to a computer. This is the correct behavior. No action is needed. HP Jornada automatically shuts down. Batteries - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 101
and make sure you backup before storing your HP Jornada for longer periods. Troubleshooting remote connections This section offers troubleshooting help for trying to connect your HP Jornada to other computers. For problems communicating with your desktop, see Windows CE Services Help. Able to dial - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 102
Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC location or turning off some lights. Troubleshooting viewing problems If you are having trouble viewing your data, here are some " on page 31. · Reset the device. · Charge the main battery by connecting to AC power. Screen is dark Prolonged exposure to direct - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 103
, Options, and then select Use large font. Resetting Occasionally, you may need to reset the HP Jornada; for example, you may reset after you restore data from your desktop PC or when the operating system stops responding. There are two methods of resetting: · Soft reset-A soft reset (also called - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 104
100 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC To perform a soft reset 1. Use the stylus to press the Reset button on the back of the HP Jornada, as illustrated above. Full reset Perform a full reset only when the HP Jornada does not respond to a soft reset. A full reset erases all data you have - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 105
Chapter 8 | Troubleshooting | 101 5. Restore data to the HP Jornada from your most recent backup file. For more information, see "Backing up and restoring data" on page 83. - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 106
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, support, and service | 103 9 | Warranty, support, and service Limited one-year warranty The HP Jornada model 420 comes with a limited one-year warranty. What is covered The HP Jornada model 420 (including the rechargeable backup battery) and accessories are warranted by Hewlett-Packard against - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 108
Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC · has been opened for any reason except to perform an official upgrade using an HP Upgrade Kit. No other express warranty is given. The repair or replacement the basis of specifications applicable at the time of manufacture. Hewlett-Packard shall have no - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 109
HewlettPackard Worldwide Support and Services for Handheld Products at the telephone numbers listed in the following table. If the P/PC requires service, contact Hewlett-Packard for service information, shipping instructions, and out-of-warranty service charges before you send your P/PC to HP for - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 110
106 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC In countries not listed in the following table, contact the HewlettPackard authorized dealer or sales office. Before you contact us for help, be sure to: 1. Review the manuals whenever possible. 2. Have the following information about the product: · - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 111
Italy Japan Korea Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Poland Portugal Chapter 9 | Warranty, support, and service | 107 55-11-8296612 1-905-2064663 56-800-360999 86-10-65645959 420-2-61307310 45-39-294099 358-20347288 33-1-43623434 49-1-805258143 30-1-6896411 800-967729 36 - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 112
108 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Russia Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey UK USA Pre-sales Information Support & Service Venezuela 7-095-9169821 65-2725300 27-11-4481140 34-91-7820109 46-8-6192170 41-848-801111 886-2-7170055 66-2-6614011 90-212- - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 113
Appendix A | Jot Character Recognizer | 109 A | Jot Character Recognizer The character recognition software, CIC Jot, gives you a fast and easy-to-use method for entering information in any program on your device: just write in the input panel. - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 114
110 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Areas of the Input Panel You can write letters in either uppercase or lowercase. How the letter is interpreted and displayed depends on where you - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 115
Appendix A | Jot Character Recognizer | 111 You can also write punctuation and editing marks, and add or delete space in the letter areas (abc and ABC) of the input panel. For example, draw a horizontal line from left to right to add space, and from right to left to backspace. See the tables at the - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 116
112 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC See the tables at the end of this appendix for a list of symbols that can be entered in this panel. Help Writing Characters The software recognizes several alternative ways of writing a character. If a character you are writing is misinterpreted, you can - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 117
Appendix A | Jot Character Recognizer | 113 Letters Character a b c d e f g h i j k l m Stroke options 2 2 1 1 Character n o p q r s t u v w x y z Stroke options - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 118
114 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Punctuation Character Stroke options Character Stroke options period • at comma double quote apostrophe tab question space exclamation backspace ampersand Editing Character forward delete cut copy - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 119
dash in the number area. Appendix A | Jot Character Recognizer | 115 Numbers Character 0 1 2 3 4 Stroke options Character 5 6 7 8 9 Stroke options 2 1 Punctuation Character Stroke options period • comma dash tilde + * Character / \ ( ) = backspace Stroke options - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 120
116 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Editing Character Stroke options Character Stroke options cut undo copy tab paste Writing accented letters To write an accented letter, write the letter in the - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 121
Appendix A | Jot Character Recognizer | 117 Stroke Character options Character Stroke options Stroke Character options . | & , ! ¹ ' ? ² - $ ³ _ % ± ~ / x @ \ ÷ < " ¼ > + ½ ( : : ¾ ) ; ® [ = © - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 122
118 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Stroke Character options Character Stroke options Stroke Character options ] # ^ { * § } £ ¢ Æ ¶ æ ¤ Ç ° ç « ª » ° ¨ ¸ ¯ ¿ · ¡ ¬ - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 123
Appendix A | Jot Character Recognizer | 119 Stroke Character options Character Stroke options Stroke Character options þ ` Þ ´ Ð ¦ ð Ø ø ß µ ¥ Simplified Uppercase Character Set You can choose to use this character set instead of the - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 124
120 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC marks, editing marks, and symbols. For each character, the tables show alternatives for writing the characters. The dots indicate where the strokes begin; strokes with - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 125
Appendix A | Jot Character Recognizer | 121 Character L M N O Stroke options Character Ç æ ß Stroke options Editing Character Stroke options Character Stroke options space back delete (backspace) forward delete cut copy paste undo carriage return Using the number area In addition to - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 126
122 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Numbers Character Stroke options Character Stroke options 0 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 Punctuation Character Stroke options ( ) = + * Character / ^ % . Stroke options - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 127
Appendix A | Jot Character Recognizer | 123 Editing Character Stroke options Character Stroke options undo cut copy paste carriage return dash - Writing accented letters To write an accented letter, write the letter in the letter area and the accent in the number area. Accented letters - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 128
124 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Punctuation Character Stroke options Character Stroke options period & comma ^ apostrophe < ? > ! { dash } underscore $ / * \ + ( % ) TAB = ~ - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 129
Appendix A | Jot Character Recognizer | 125 Symbols Character Stroke options Character Stroke options Character Stroke options ! ± Þ @ x Ð # ÷ ð $ ¼ Ø % ½ ø & ¾ ß * ® µ " © ¥ : : § £ ; ¶ ¢ ? Æ ¤ + æ « - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 130
126 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC Character Stroke options Character Stroke options Character Stroke options = Ç » [ ç ° ] ª | ° ¬ ¦ ¸ ` ¹ ¿ ´ ² ¡ ¨ ³ þ ¯ · - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 131
Appendix A | Jot Character Recognizer | 127 Character Stroke options Character Stroke options Character Stroke options - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 132
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operation for each file separately. Translating appointment data Although daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly repeated events are supported in the Appointment Book applications on the HP 100LX/200LX palm-size PCs and HP OmniGo 100/120 organizers and in the Calendar application on the HP Jornada - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 134
130 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC for repeating weekly and monthly events. As long as you do not edit imported repeating weekly or monthly events in Schedule+ before you synchronize them with the HP Jornada, they translate correctly into repeating events on the HP Jornada. If, however, - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 135
Appendix B | Migrating data from non-Windows CE HP handheld PC devices | 131 4. In the Phone Book Translation Field Map window, select mapping options. For more information, see the sections below. 5. When translation is complete, a message - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 136
Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC to a single word, with any additional words such as [Name3] becoming part of First name. Mapping additions If a field appears in the left column with available for the Name field. Translation status review After each translation is finished, whether it - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 137
password, 30 power, 30 settings, 30 system, 30 volume & sounds, 30 World Clock, 30 Application Manager installing programs with, 88 automatic connection, 46 B backing up data using HP Jornada backup, 84 using Microsoft Windows CE Services, 83 battery conserving power, 19 installation, 11 managing - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 138
134 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC channels about, 52 personalizing, 53 synchronizing, 53 viewing content, 53 character recognition, 27 close button, 17 closing the connection to a desktop PC, 47 command bar, 25 CompactFlash cards inserting and removing, 92 locating the slot, 10 CompuServe - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 139
the HP Jornada compact disk, 88 programs with Application Manager, 88 L LEDs AC Charging, 8 notification, 8 list view, 29 locking the hardware buttons, 22 M managing battery power, 16 manual connection, 46 memory adjusting allocation, 34 viewing status, 34 microphone, 8 Microsoft Windows CE Services - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 140
136 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC N New Partnership Wizard, 44 Note Taker editing and formatting, 79 saving notes, 81 using, 77 writing and drawing, 79 notification LED, 8 O OmniSolve calculator, 83 organizing notes, 82 P partnerships establishing, 43 troubleshooting, 45 password delay - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 141
third-party software, 86 tips, 36 transferring files, 54 troubleshooting partnerships, 45 viewing problems, 98 turning the HP Jornada on and off, 21 typing with , 103 Welcome Wizard, 15 Windows CE Services. See Microsoft Windows CE Services writing, 77, 79 writing with the Jot Character Recognizer, - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 142
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product license agreement | 139 HP software product license agreement Important: Please carefully read this License Agreement before operating the equipment. Rights to the software are offered only on the condition that the Customer agrees to all terms and conditions of the License Agreement - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 144
140 Hewlett-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC · Customer agrees that no warranty, free installation, or free training is provided by HP for any copies or adaptations made by Customer. · All copies and adaptations of the software must bear the copyright notice(s) contained in or on the original. - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 145
or decompilation. Upon request, you will provide HP with reasonably detailed information regarding any disassembly or decompilation. You may not decrypt the Software unless decryption is a necessary part of the operation of the Software. Transfer: Your license will automatically terminate upon - HP Jornada 420 | HP Jornada 420 Palm-size PC (English) User's Guide - Page 146
-Packard Jornada 420 Palm-size PC transferee. The transferee must accept these License Terms as a condition to the transfer. Termination: HP may terminate your license upon notice for failure to comply with any of these License Terms. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy the Software
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